“Energy Efficiency Guide for Industry in Asia” Training Session on Energy Equipment Pumps & Pumping Systems Presentation from the “Energy Efficiency Guide for Industry in Asia” www.energyefficiencyasia.org Electrical Equipment/ Pumps TO THE TRAINER This PowerPoint presentation can be used to train people about the basics of pumps and pumping systems. The information on the slides is the minimum information that should be explained. The trainer notes for each slide provide more detailed information, but it is up to the trainer to decide if and how much of this information is presented also. Additional materials that can be used for the training session are available on www.energyefficiencyasia.org under “Energy Equipment” and include: Textbook chapter on this energy equipment that forms the basis of this PowerPoint presentation but has more detailed information Quiz – ten multiple choice questions that trainees can answer after the training session Workshop exercise – a practical calculation related to this equipment Option checklist – a list of the most important options to improve energy efficiency of this equipment Company case studies – participants of past courses have given the feedback that they would like to hear about options implemented at companies for each energy equipment. More than 200 examples are available from 44 companies in the cement, steel, chemicals, ceramics and pulp & paper sectors © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Training Agenda: Pumps Introduction Type of pumps Assessment of pumps Energy efficiency opportunities Electrical Equipment/ Pumps © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Introduction What are Pumping Systems 20% of world’s electrical energy demand 25-50% of energy usage in some industries Used for Domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural services Municipal water and wastewater services Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Pumping systems account for nearly 20% of the world’s electrical energy demand. Furthermore, they range between 25-50% of the energy usage in certain industrial plant operations. The use of pumping systems is widespread. They provide domestic, commercial and agricultural services. In addition, they provide municipal water and wastewater services, and industrial services for food processing, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and mechanical industries. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Introduction What are Pumping Systems Objective of pumping system Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Transfer liquid from source to destination Circulate liquid around a system Pumps have two main purposes: Transfer of liquid from one place to another place (e.g. water from an underground aquifer into a water storage tank) Circulate liquid around a system (e.g. cooling water or lubricants through machines and equipment) (US DOE, 2001) © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Introduction What are Pumping Systems Main pump components Pumps Prime movers: electric motors, diesel engines, air system Piping to carry fluid Valves to control flow in system Other fittings, control, instrumentation End-use equipment Heat exchangers, tanks, hydraulic machines Electrical Equipment/ Pumps The main components of a pumping system are: Pumps (different types of pumps are explained in section 2) Prime movers: electric motors, diesel engines or air system Piping, used to carry the fluid Valves, used to control the flow in the system Other fittings, controls and instrumentation End-use equipment, which have different requirements (e.g. pressure, flow) and therefore determine the pumping system components and configuration. Examples include heat exchangers, tanks and hydraulic machines © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Introduction Pumping System Characteristics Head Resistance of the system Two types: static and friction Static head Difference in height between source and destination Independent of flow destination source Static head Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Pressure is needed to pump the liquid through the system at a certain rate. This pressure has to be high enough to overcome the resistance of the system, which is also called “head”. The total head is the sum of static head and friction head. Static head Static head is the difference in height between the source and destination of the pumped liquid (see top figure) Static head is independent of the flow (see bottom figure) Static head Flow © UNEP 2006

Head (in feet) = Pressure (psi) X 2.31 Introduction Pumping System Characteristics Static head consists of Static suction head (hS): lifting liquid relative to pump center line Static discharge head (hD) vertical distance between centerline and liquid surface in destination tank Static head at certain pressure Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Static head consists of: Static suction head (hS): resulting from lifting the liquid relative to the pump center line. The hS is positive if the liquid level is above pump centerline, and negative if the liquid level is below pump centerline (also called “suction lift) Static discharge head (hd): the vertical distance between the pump centerline and the surface of the liquid in the destination tank The static head at a certain pressure depends on the weight of the liquid and can be calculated with this equation: Head (in feet) = Pressure (psi) X 2.31 Specific gravity Head (in feet) = Pressure (psi) X 2.31 Specific gravity © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Introduction Pumping System Characteristics Friction head Resistance to flow in pipe and fittings Depends on size, pipes, pipe fittings, flow rate, nature of liquid Proportional to square of flow rate Closed loop system only has friction head (no static head) Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Friction head: This is the loss needed to overcome that is caused by the resistance to flow in the pipe and fittings. It is dependent on size, condition and type of pipe, number and type of pipe fittings, flow rate, and nature of the liquid. The friction head is proportional to the square of the flow rate as shown in the figure. A closed loop circulating system only exhibits friction head (i.e. not static head). Friction head Flow © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Introduction Pumping System Characteristics In most cases: Total head = Static head + friction head Electrical Equipment/ Pumps System head Flow Static head Friction curve System head Flow Static head Friction head System curve In most cases the total head of a system is a combination of static head and friction head as shown in the figures Left figure is system with a high static head (i.e. the destination reservoir is much higher than the source) Right figure is system with a low static head (i.e. the destination reservoir is not much higher than the source) © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Introduction Pumping System Characteristics Pump performance curve Relationship between head and flow Flow increase System resistance increases Head increases Flow decreases to zero Zero flow rate: risk of pump burnout Head Flow Electrical Equipment/ Pumps The head and flow rate determine the performance of a pump, which is graphically shown in the Figure as the performance curve or pump characteristic curve. The figure shows a typical curve of a centrifugal pump where the head gradually decreases with increasing flow. As the resistance of a system increases, the head will also increase. This in turn causes the flow rate to decrease and will eventually reach zero. A zero flow rate is only acceptable for a short period without causing to the pump to burn out. Performance curve for centrifugal pump © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Introduction Pumping System Characteristics Pump operating point Flow Head Static head Pump performance curve System curve Pump operating point Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Duty point: rate of flow at certain head Pump operating point: intersection of pump curve and system curve The rate of flow at a certain head is called the duty point. The pump performance curve is made up of many duty points. The pump operating point is determined by the intersection of the system curve and the pump curve as shown in the Figure The Best Efficiency Point (BEP) is the pumping capacity at maximum impeller diameter, in other words, at which the efficiency of the pump is highest. All points to the right or left of the BEP have a lower efficiency. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Introduction Pumping System Characteristics Pump suction performance (NPSH) Cavitation or vaporization: bubbles inside pump If vapor bubbles collapse Erosion of vane surfaces Increased noise and vibration Choking of impeller passages Net Positive Suction Head NPSH Available: how much pump suction exceeds liquid vapor pressure NPSH Required: pump suction needed to avoid cavitation Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Cavitation or vaporization is the formation of bubbles inside the pump. This may occur when at the fluid’s local static pressure becomes lower than the liquid’s vapor pressure (at the actual temperature). A possible cause is when the fluid accelerates in a control valve or around a pump impeller. Vaporization itself does not cause any damage. However, when the velocity is decreased and pressure increased, the vapor will evaporate and collapse. This has three undesirable effects: Erosion of vane surfaces, especially when pumping water-based liquids Increase of noise and vibration, resulting in shorter seal and bearing life Partially choking of the impeller passages, which reduces the pump performance and can lead to loss of total head in extreme cases. The Net Positive Suction Head Available (NPSHA) indicates how much the pump suction exceeds the liquid vapor pressure, and is a characteristic of the system design. The NPSH Required (NPSHR) is the pump suction needed to avoid cavitation, and is a characteristic of the pump design. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Training Agenda: Pumps Introduction Type of pumps Assessment of pumps Energy efficiency opportunities Electrical Equipment/ Pumps This section include various types of pumps. Pumps come in a variety of sizes for a wide range of applications. They can be classified according to their basic operating principle as dynamic or displacement pumps. Dynamic pumps can be sub-classified as centrifugal and special effect pumps. Displacement pumps can be sub-classified as rotary or reciprocating pumps. In principle, any liquid can be handled by any of the pump designs. Where different pump designs could be used, the centrifugal pump is generally the most economical followed by rotary and reciprocating pumps. Although positive displacement pumps are generally more efficient than centrifugal pumps, the benefit of higher efficiency tends to be offset by increased maintenance costs. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Type of Pumps Pump Classification Classified by operating principle Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Pumps come in a variety of sizes for a wide range of applications. They can be classified according to their basic operating principle as dynamic or positive displacement pumps In principle, any liquid can be handled by any of the pump designs. Centrifugal pump is generally the most economical but less efficient. Positive displacement pumps are generally more efficient than centrifugal pumps, but higher maintenance costs. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Type of Pumps Positive Displacement Pumps For each pump revolution Fixed amount of liquid taken from one end Positively discharged at other end If pipe blocked Pressure rises Can damage pump Used for pumping fluids other than water Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Positive displacement pumps are distinguished by the way they operate: liquid is taken from one end and positively discharged at the other end for every revolution. In all positive displacement type pumps, a fixed quantity of liquid is pumped after each revolution. So if the delivery pipe is blocked, the pressure rises to a very high value, which can damage the pump. Positive displacement pumps are widely used for pumping fluids other than water, mostly viscous fluids. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Type of Pumps Positive Displacement Pumps Reciprocating pump Displacement by reciprocation of piston plunger Used only for viscous fluids and oil wells Rotary pump Displacement by rotary action of gear, cam or vanes Several sub-types Used for special services in industry Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Positive displacement pumps are further classified based upon the mode of displacement: Reciprocating pump if the displacement is by reciprocation of a piston plunger. Reciprocating pumps are used only for pumping viscous liquids and oil wells. Rotary pumps if the displacement is by rotary action of a gear, cam or vanes in a chamber of diaphragm in a fixed casing. Rotary pumps are further classified such as internal gear, external gear, lobe and slide vane etc. These pumps are used for special services with particular conditions existing in industrial sites. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Type of Pumps Dynamic pumps Mode of operation Rotating impeller converts kinetic energy into pressure or velocity to pump the fluid Two types Centrifugal pumps: pumping water in industry – 75% of pumps installed Special effect pumps: specialized conditions Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Dynamic pumps are also characterized by their mode of operation: a rotating impeller converts kinetic energy into pressure or velocity that is needed to pump the fluid. There are two types of dynamic pumps: Centrifugal pumps are the most common pumps used for pumping water in industrial applications. Typically, more than 75% of the pumps installed in an industry are centrifugal pumps. For this reason, this pump is further described on the next slides. Special effect pumps are particularly used for specialized conditions at an industrial site © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Type of Pumps Centrifugal Pumps How do they work? Liquid forced into impeller Vanes pass kinetic energy to liquid: liquid rotates and leaves impeller Volute casing converts kinetic energy into pressure energy Electrical Equipment/ Pumps A centrifugal pump is one of the simplest pieces of equipment in any process plant. The figure shows how this type of pump operates: Liquid is forced into an impeller either by atmospheric pressure, or in case of a jet pump by artificial pressure. The vanes of impeller pass kinetic energy to the liquid, thereby causing the liquid to rotate. The liquid leaves the impeller at high velocity. The impeller is surrounded by a volute casing or in case of a turbine pump a stationary diffuser ring. The volute or stationary diffuser ring converts the kinetic energy into pressure energy. (Sahdev M) © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Type of Pumps Centrifugal Pumps Rotating and stationary components Electrical Equipment/ Pumps A centrifugal pump has two main components. First, a rotating component comprised of an impeller and a shaft (click once and circles will appear). And secondly, a stationary component comprised of a casing, casing cover, and bearings (click once and circles will appear). (Sahdev) © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Type of Pumps Centrifugal Pumps Impeller Sahdev) Main rotating part that provides centrifugal acceleration to the fluid Number of impellers = number of pump stages Impeller classification: direction of flow, suction type and shape/mechanical construction Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Impeller An impeller is a circular metallic disc with a built-in passage for the flow of fluid. Impellers are generally made of bronze, polycarbonate, cast iron or stainless steel, but other materials are also used. The number of impellers determines the number of stages of the pump. A single stage pump has one impeller and is best suited for low head (= pressure) Impellers can be classified on the basis of (which will determine their use): Major direction of flow from the rotation axis Suction type: single suction and double suction Shape or mechanical construction: Closed impellers have vanes enclosed by shrouds; Open and semi-open impellers; Vortex pump impellers. The figure shows an open type impeller and a closed type impeller Shaft The shaft transfers the torque from the motor to the impeller during the startup and operation of the pump. Shaft Transfers torque from motor to impeller during pump start up and operation © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Type of Pumps Centrifugal Pumps Casings Functions Enclose impeller as “pressure vessel” Support and bearing for shaft and impeller Volute case Impellers inside casings Balances hydraulic pressure on pump shaft Circular casing Vanes surrounds impeller Used for multi-stage pumps Volute Casing (Sahdev) Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Casings have two functions The main function of casing is to enclose the impeller at suction and delivery ends and thereby form a pressure vessel. A second function of casing is to provide a supporting and bearing medium for the shaft and impeller. (Click once) There are two types of casings Volute casing (see figure) has impellers that are fitted inside the casings. One of the main purposes is to help balance the hydraulic pressure on the shaft of the pump. Circular casing has stationary diffusion vanes surrounding the impeller periphery that convert speed into pressure energy. These casings are mostly used for multi-stage pumps. The casings can be designed as solid casing (one fabricated piece) or split casing (two or more parts together) © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Training Agenda: Pumps Introduction Type of pumps Assessment of pumps Energy efficiency opportunities Electrical Equipment/ Pumps © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Assessment of pumps How to Calculate Pump Performance Pump shaft power (Ps) is actual horsepower delivered to the pump shaft Pump output/Hydraulic/Water horsepower (Hp) is the liquid horsepower delivered by the pump Pump shaft power (Ps): Ps = Hydraulic power Hp / pump efficiency ηPump Pump Efficiency (ηPump): ηPump = Hydraulic Power / Pump Shaft Power Electrical Equipment/ Pumps The work performed by a pump is a function of the total head and of the weight of the liquid pumped in a given time period. Pump shaft power (Ps) is the actual horsepower delivered to the pump shaft, and can be calculated as follows: Pump shaft power Ps = Hydraulic power hp / Pump efficiency ηpump or Pump efficiency ηpump = Hydraulic power / Pump shaft power Pump output, water horsepower or hydraulic horsepower (hp) is the liquid horsepower delivered by the pump, and can be calculated as follows: Hydraulic power hp = Q (m3/s) x (hd - hs in m) x ρ (kg/m3) x g (m/s2) / 1000 Where: Q = flow rate hd = discharge head hs = suction head ρ = density of the fluid g = acceleration due to gravity Hydraulic power (Hp): Hp = Q (m3/s) x Total head, hd - hs (m) x ρ (kg/m3) x g (m/s2) / 1000 hd - discharge head hs – suction head, ρ - density of the fluid g – acceleration due to gravity © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Assessment of pumps Difficulties in Pump Assessment Absence of pump specification data to assess pump performance Difficulties in flow measurement and flows are often estimated Improper calibration of pressure gauges & measuring instruments Calibration not always carried out Correction factors used Electrical Equipment/ Pumps In practice, it is more difficult to assess pump performance. Some important reasons are: Absence of pump specification data: Pump specification data (see Worksheet 1 in section 6) are required to assess the pump performance. Most companies do not keep original equipment manufacturer (OEM) documents that provide these data. In these cases, the percentage pump loading for a pump flow or head cannot be estimated satisfactorily. Difficulty in flow measurement: It is difficult to measure the actual flow. The methods are used to estimate the flow. In most cases the flow rate is calculated based on type of fluid, head and pipe size etc, but the calculated figure may not be accurate. Another method is to divide the tank volume by the time it takes for the pump to fill the tank. This method can, however, only be applied if one pump is in operation and if the discharge valve of the tank is closed. The most sophisticated, accurate and least time consuming way to measure the pump flow is by measurement with an ultrasonic flow meter. Improper calibration of pressure gauges and measuring instruments: Proper calibration of all pressure gauges at suction and discharge lines and other power measuring instruments is important to obtain accurate measurements. But calibration has not always been carried out. Sometimes correction factors are used when gauges and instruments are not properly calibrated. Both will lead to incorrect performance assessment of pumps. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Training Agenda: Pumps Introduction Type of pumps Assessment of pumps Energy efficiency opportunities Electrical Equipment/ Pumps This section includes the factors affecting pump performance and areas of energy conservation. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities Selecting the right pump Controlling the flow rate by speed variation Pumps in parallel to meet varying demand Eliminating flow control valve Eliminating by-pass control Start/stop control of pump Impeller trimming Electrical Equipment/ Pumps This section includes the factors affecting pump performance and areas of energy conservation. The main areas for energy conservation include: Selecting the right pump Controlling the flow rate by speed variation Pumps in parallel to meet varying demand Eliminating flow control valve Eliminating by-pass control Start/stop control of pump Impeller trimming © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 1. Selecting the Right Pump Pump performance curve for centrifugal pump Electrical Equipment/ Pumps This figure shows a typical vendor-supplied pump performance curves for a centrifugal pump where clear water is the pumping liquid. In selecting the pump, suppliers try to match the system curve supplied by the user with a pump curve that satisfies these needs as closely as possible. The operating point is where the system curve and pump performance curve intersect (as explained in the introduction) The Best Efficiency Point (BEP) is the pumping capacity at maximum impeller diameter, in other words, at which the efficiency of the pump is highest. All points to the right or left of the BEP have a lower efficiency. BEE India, 2004 © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 1. Selecting the Right Pump Oversized pump Requires flow control (throttle valve or by-pass line) Provides additional head System curve shifts to left Pump efficiency is reduced Solutions if pump already purchased VSDs or two-speed drives Lower RPM Smaller or trimmed impeller Electrical Equipment/ Pumps The BEP is affected when the selected pump is oversized. The reason is that the flow of oversized pumps must be controlled with different methods, such as a throttle valve or a by-pass line. These provide additional resistance by increasing the friction. As a result the system curve shifts to the left and intersects the pump curve at another point. The BEP is now also lower. In other words, the pump efficiency is reduced because the output flow is reduced but power consumption is not. Inefficiencies of oversized pumps can be overcome by, for example, the installation of VSDs, two-speed drives, lower rpm, smaller impeller or trimmed impeller © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 2. Controlling Flow: speed variation Explaining the effect of speed Affinity laws: relation speed N and Flow rate Q  N Head H  N2 Power P  N3 Small speed reduction (e.g. ½) = large power reduction (e.g. 1/8) Electrical Equipment/ Pumps A centrifugal pump’s rotating impeller generates head. The impeller’s peripheral velocity is directly related to shaft rotational speed. Therefore varying the rotational speed has a direct effect on the performance of the pump. The pump performance parameters (flow rate, head, power) will change with varying rotating speeds. To safely control a pump at different speeds it is therefore important to understand the relationships between the two. The equations that explain these relationships are known as the “Affinity Laws”: Flow rate (Q) is proportional to the rotating speed (N) Head (H) is proportional to the square of the rotating speed Power (P) is proportional to the cube of the rotating speed As can be seen from the above laws, doubling the rotating speed of the centrifugal pump will increase the power consumption by 8 times. Conversely a small reduction in speed will result in a very large reduction in power consumption. This forms the basis for energy conservation in centrifugal pumps with varying flow requirements. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 2. Controlling Flow: speed variation Variable Speed Drives (VSD) Speed adjustment over continuous range Power consumption also reduced! Two types Mechanical: hydraulic clutches, fluid couplings, adjustable belts and pulleys Electrical: eddy current clutches, wound-rotor motor controllers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Controlling the pump speed is the most efficient way to control the flow, because when the pump’s speed is reduced, the power consumption is also reduced. The most commonly used method to reduce pump speed is Variable Speed Drive (VSD). VSDs allow pump speed adjustments over a continuous range, avoiding the need to jump from speed to speed as with multiple-speed pumps. VSDs control pump speeds use two types of systems: Mechanical VSDs include hydraulic clutches, fluid couplings, and adjustable belts and pulleys. Electrical VSDs include eddy current clutches, wound-rotor motor controllers, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). VFDs are the most popular and adjust the electrical frequency of the power supplied to a motor to change the motor’s rotational speed. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 2. Controlling Flow: speed variation Benefits of VSDs Energy savings (not just reduced flow!) Improved process control Improved system reliability Reduced capital and maintenance costs Soft starter capability Electrical Equipment/ Pumps The major advantages of VSD application in addition to energy saving are: Improved process control because VSDs can correct small variations in flow more quickly. Improved system reliability because wear of pumps, bearings and seals is reduced. Reduction of capital & maintenance cost because control valves, by-pass lines, and conventional starters are no longer needed. Soft starter capability: VSDs allow the motor the motor to have a lower startup current. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 3. Parallel Pumps for Varying Demand Multiple pumps: some turned off during low demand Used when static head is >50% of total head System curve does not change Flow rate lower than sum of individual flow rates Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Operating two or more pumps in parallel and turning some off when the demand is lower, can result in significant energy savings. Pumps providing different flow rates can be used. Parallel pumps are an option when the static head is more than fifty percent of the total head. (Click once) The figure shows the pump curve for a single pump, two pumps operating in parallel and three pumps operating in parallel. that the system curve normally does not change by running pumps in parallel. that flow rate is lower than the sum of the flow rates of the different pumps. (BPMA) © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 4. Eliminating Flow Control Valve Closing/opening discharge valve (“throttling”) to reduce flow Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Head increases: does not reduce power use Vibration and corrosion: high maintenance costs and reduced pump lifetime Another method to control the flow by closing or opening the discharge valve (this is also known as “throttling” the valves). While this method reduces the flow, disadvantages are It does not reduce the power consumed, as the total head (static head) increases. The figure shows how the system curve moves upwards and to the left when a discharge valve is half closed. increases vibration and corrosion and thereby increases maintenance costs of pumps and potentially reduces their lifetimes VSDs are a better solution from an energy efficiency perspective. (BPMA) © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 5. Eliminating By-pass Control Pump discharge divided into two flows One pipeline delivers fluid to destination Second pipeline returns fluid to the source Energy wastage because part of fluid pumped around for no reason Electrical Equipment/ Pumps The flow can also be reduced by installing a by-pass control system, in which the discharge of the pump is divided into two flows going into two separate pipelines. One of the pipelines delivers the fluid to the delivery point, while the second pipeline returns the fluid to the source. In other words, part of the fluid is pumped around for no reason, and thus is an energy wastage. This option should therefore be avoided. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 6. Start / Stop Control of Pump Stop the pump when not needed Example: Filling of storage tank Controllers in tank to start/stop Suitable if not done too frequently Method to lower the maximum demand (pumping at non-peak hours) Electrical Equipment/ Pumps A simple and reasonable energy efficient way to reduce the flow rate is by starting and stopping the pump, provided that this does not happen to frequently. An example where this option can be applied, is when a pump is used to fill a storage tank from which the fluid flows to the process at a steady rate. In this system, controllers are installed at the minimum and maximum level inside the tank to start and stop the pump. Some companies use this method also to avoid lower the maximum demand (i.e. by pumping at non-peak hours). © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 7. Impeller Trimming Changing diameter: change in velocity Considerations Cannot be used with varying flows No trimming >25% of impeller size Impeller trimming same on all sides Changing impeller is better option but more expensive and not always possible Electrical Equipment/ Pumps Changing the impeller diameter gives a proportional change in the impeller’s peripheral velocity Changing the impeller diameter is an energy efficient way to control the pump flow rate. However, for this option, the following should be considered: This option cannot be used where varying flow patterns exist. The impeller should not be trimmed more than 25% of the original impeller size, otherwise it leads to vibration due to cavitation and therefore decrease the pump efficiency. The balance of the pump has to been maintained, i.e. the impeller trimming should be the same on all sides. Changing the impeller itself is a better option than trimming the impeller, but is also more expensive and sometimes the smaller impeller is too small. Figure 17 illustrates the effect of impeller diameter reduction on centrifugal pump performance. © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities 7. Impeller Trimming Impeller trimming and centrifugal pump performance Electrical Equipment/ Pumps The figure illustrates the effect of impeller diameter reduction on centrifugal pump performance. (Click once) With the original impeller diameter the flow is higher (Click once) With the trimmer impeller the flow is lower (BEE India, 2004) © UNEP 2006

Electrical Equipment/ Energy Efficiency Opportunities Comparing Energy Efficiency Options Parameter Change control valve Trim impeller VFD Impeller diameter 430 mm 375 mm Pump head 71.7 m 42 m 34.5 m Pump efficiency 75.1% 72.1% 77% Rate of flow 80 m3/hr Power consumed 23.1 kW 14 kW 11.6 kW Electrical Equipment/ Pumps This table compares three options to improve energy efficiency in pumps: changing the control valve, trim the impeller and variable frequency drive. The VFD clearly reduces power most, but a disadvantage is the high costs of VFDs. Changing the control valves should at all times be avoided because it reduces the flow but not the power consumption and may increase pump maintenance costs. © UNEP 2006

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Electrical Equipment/ Disclaimer and References This PowerPoint training session was prepared as part of the project “Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction from Industry in Asia and the Pacific” (GERIAP). While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are factually correct and properly referenced, UNEP does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the contents, and shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be occasioned directly or indirectly through the use of, or reliance on, the contents of this publication. © UNEP, 2006. The GERIAP project was funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) Full references are included in the textbook chapter that is available on www.energyefficiencyasia.org Electrical Equipment/ Pumps © UNEP 2006